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Most portable fire extinguishers are pressure vessels that must be safety checked from time to time.
Today’s training vignette, “Minimum Hydrostatic Test Pressure for Extinguishers” describes the test pressures required to check cylinder integrity.
Coffee Break Training provides an overview of fire protection topics and does not include all details, requirements or exceptions to the topics that are described. Always refer to nationally recognized design and installation codes and standards, the product manufacturer, or listing details for specific information.
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